Patient Care Technician OR PreOp/PACU
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care based on growth and development principles across the life span of patients served in the assigned unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered. The role is based in the OR Preop/PACU department at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a full-time day-shift position with four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a varied day off. There is no weekend requirement, and schedules are created six weeks in advance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address and/or direct questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
